Dexter, Missouri - Members of the Southeast district's Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held their district meeting at the First Baptist Church in Dexter on Friday, September 16, 2016.
The meeting lasted throughout the day with state DAR dignitaries conducting the activities and speaking on various topics. A luncheon, silent auction and workshops were held along with small group discussions and awards presented.
Those in attendance on the state level were State Corresponding Secretary Dayna Bischof, State Chaplain Renee Pace, State Regent Susan Bowman, State Recording Secretary Joan Magee, State Curator Norma Johnson, State Historian Joanna Bradley, State Registrar Ladonna Scott, State Organizing Secretary Cathy Owens, State Treasurer Lorilee Short, State Librarian Kay Ellis, and State Parliamentarian Linda Sehrt, RP.
Shown in the photo are Betty Johns, Kings Highway Chapter (Sikeston); Glynda Bates, Crowley's Ridge Chapter (Dexter); Carolyn Webb, Nancy Hunter Chapter (Cape Girardeau); Patricia Damewood, Poplar Bluff Chapter (Poplar Bluff); Debra Dollar, Louisiana Purchase Chapter (De Soto); Brenda Yarbro, District Director; Claudia Horne, Captain Henry Whitener Chapter (Farmington); Kay Stevenson, Chalk Bluff Chapter (Campbell); Cara Akridge, Sarah Barton Murphy Chapter (Farmington); Julie Richardson, John Guild (Jackson).
Photos can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Senior Center lunch menu for Monday, September 19th - Friday, September 23, 2016.
The Dexter Senior Center is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in historic downtown Dexter.
You don't have to be a senior to eat. They serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the cost is $3.50 for seniors and $5.00 for non-seniors.
Menu for this week!Monday, September 19th - Lasagna, Roast Beef & Gravy, Golden Hominy, Lettuce & Fruit Salad w/Poppyseed, Dressing, Garlic Breadstick.
Tuesday, September 20th - Chicken Sandwich, Salmon Cake, Carrots, Coleslaw, Bun/Bread, Spiced Apple Tart.
Wednesday, September 21st - Taco Salad w/Seasoned Beef & Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Corn & Black Beans, Tortilla Chips, and Cracker Cake.
Thursday, September 22nd - Chicken & Dumplings, Ham, Spinach, Beets, Roll and Pear Cobbler.
Friday, September 23rd - Fish Sandwich, Chicken Salad, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Bun/Bread and Peaches.
On Monday they will have Batting Balloons at 10:30 with Bingo starting at 12:30 p.m.
On Tuesday they will have Blood Pressure Check with the Health Department at 10:00 a.m. and Quick Cooking at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday evening will be the annual Chili Supper.
On Wednesday they will have Activity Chair Bingo with Grace Reliant at 10:30 a.m. and Eating Smart, Being Active with Missouri Extension at 11:00 a.m.
On Thursday it's Toss n Talk with Clearwater In-Home at 10:30 a.m. and a music special at 12:30 p.m.
On Friday it's the Word Search at 10:30 a.m., Bingo at 12:30 p.m. and Movie and Popcorn from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Bloomfield, Missouri - Bloomfield Fall Clean Up is slated for Tuesday, September 27th. Items will need to be set out before 6:00 a.m. that morning.
Items that will NOT be taken are Hazardous materials, liquid oil, freon tanks, propane tanks, liquid paint, sheet rock mud, floor glue, tires, batteries, yard waste, major appliances, burnt trash, and construction material.
Please note for those that are insulin dependent, needles should be sealed in metal cans or in sharps container!
There will NOT be a dumpster. All items will be picked up at your residence.
Dexter, Missouri - The deadline to register is fast approaching for the Dexter Parks and Recreation youth basketball and adult volleyball leagues. Deadline is September 22, 2016.
Basketball is open to girls and boys in the third and fourth grades as well as fifth and sixth grades. The registration is $45 per athlete.
Women's adult volleyball is open to women 18 years and older. The league is open to anyone who meets the age requirement and signs the player agreement form. All teams must obtain and complete a league packet.
The fee for registration is $365 per volleyball team. Teams must consist of at least seven players and no more than twelve players.
For more information contact the Dexter Parks and Recreation office at (573) 624-8244 or go to their website at www.dexterparksrec.com
National child passenger safety week is September 18-24
It's more than just a law
Is your child in the right safety seat? The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to ensure all caregivers of young children know the importance of buckling children in an appropriate child restraint.
In 2015, four children were killed and 61 suffered injuries as occupants in motor vehicle crashes in Missouri. Thirteen percent of these children killed or seriously injured were not restrained in a car seat or safety belt.
Missouri law requires all children under eight to be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat, unless:
They are at least 80 pounds; or
They are at least 4'9" tall.
Motorists can expect increased enforcement of Missouri's child seat safety laws throughout this campaign.
"The goal is to make sure all parents and caregivers are correctly securing all children in the right car restraints for their age and size," said Bill Whitfield, chair of the executive committee for the coalition. "Safety seats prevent serious injuries and could save your child's life.
Child safety seat technicians will provide education and car seat inspections at locations across the states. In central Missouri, you can participate in the Roll & Read event at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Car-Seat-Check will also be conducted by the Jefferson City Fire Department at the event. A list of car seat inspection stations and locations across the state can be found at seatcheck.org. Appointments may be necessary.
Also, remember that car seats also have expiration dates. Due to the extreme heat and cold that they're subject to, they can break down over time. Used car seats can also be dangerous, especially if you don't know the seat's history.
"We urge everyone to get their child safety seats inspected," said Whitfield. "When it comes to the safety of a child, there is no room for mistakes."
For more information on Child Passenger Safety Week, visit saveMOlives.com. You can also follow Save MO Lives on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
